Natalia Peterson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 3 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2023. Her prior work experience includes roles at Actalent Services, KinderCare Learning Centers, and Walmart. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a centralized operational structure.

Demetrios Triantafel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2021, with intermittent periods outside the industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jeffrey Bishop is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC, alongside ownership of Bishop Financial Solutions. He is involved in a non-variable insurance agency business through Bishop Financial Solutions. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it also offers financial planning and access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Isabel Mitria is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Madelen Betbadal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1996 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Barbara Watts is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. She has worked at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Cetera since 2006 and has been with Cornerstone Advisers, LLC since 2012, where she serves as Director of Client Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a variety of portfolio management and consulting services. The firm offers multiple program structures and investment options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Heather Chron Bernard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Engage2Learn for one year and spent 21 years with Chicago Public Schools. She serves as a community member on the Edison Park Local School Council, where she participates in principal evaluations and school budget decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a nationwide network of thousands of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Dobrzynski is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance agencies, along with involvement in other business entities unrelated to investment advisory. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Joel Casper is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Fisher Investments and has held prior roles at WisdomTree Asset Management, Foreside Fund Services, and Morningstar Investment Services. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach with quantitative and qualitative analysis and implements tax-aware strategies alongside defensive tactics to manage risk.

Maria Wojcik Llamas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by its Financial Advisors and specialized tools.

Socorro Fajardo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Merrill, Bank of America, and Principal Securities/Princor. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Deepak Saxena is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He previously served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Prior to that, Deepak gained experience as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank and as a Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors, both in 2022. Deepak holds a California Insurance License. He is committed to working closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized financial plans. His approach emphasizes building strong relationships based on trust, integrity, reliability, and competency. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Deepak has interests in badminton, fitness, military service, tennis, and traveling.

Clifton Mc Whorter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and founding Clif McWhorter & Associates. He is also involved with CHM Financial Services, a non-variable insurance 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 and brokerage services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Chiappetta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has a part-time involvement as a landlord in Chicago. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Derek Brase 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 worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA dating back to 2004. 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 delivers advisory services alongside brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis with a centralized due-diligence framework.

Ryan Malkowski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. Malkowski is based in Hinsdale, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Mi Yeon Katz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, MassMutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and New York Life. Outside of her advisory role, Katz has been involved with Prak-Sis Ltd. since 2017 and was associated with the Prak-Sis Contemporary Art Association from 2009 to 2017. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Jill Strampel is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005 and with Cetera since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of a real estate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationally registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Brian Shriner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. 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 through its Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Margret Birch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Birch serves as a board member of Brightside Theatre, an arts and culture organization in Naperville, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning that incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs various investment strategies and products alongside planning services.