Stace Hilbrant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and is also affiliated with HUB International Investment Services and Global Retirement Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing in-house research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary management models.

Drew Vasquez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Northwestern Mutual. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

William Milano Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2015. 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Tom Weyhrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmette, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his spouse’s trust and trustee for his mother’s trust. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anne Del Rosario is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance. Outside of financial services, she is a part owner and administrator of Diversified Home Care Inc. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and diverse investment strategies.

Edward Samano is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. Outside of advising, he has involvement with AXA Distribution Holding Corporation related to past sales of variable products. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within Wells Fargo-related firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public and has significant involvement with Martin & Martin Investment Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jody Christman is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Plaines, IL, where she has worked for 10 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lauren Stroner is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her work history includes multiple roles at Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Brandon Brocato is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work experience includes roles at the University of Missouri and various service positions outside the financial industry. He is also involved as president and independent service provider for Brandon Matthew Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer model.

Art Salnikov is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Meritos. Outside of his advisory work, Salnikov is the sole owner of a rental property in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kevin Stout is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has experience in various roles within the financial services industry, including his tenure as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, and as an Investment Advisor at Insight Securities from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2017 and operated as an Independent Futures Trader at the Chicago Board of Trade from 2008 to 2014. Kevin is dedicated to helping clients and their families take control of their financial futures by assisting them in building personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals. His professional journey reflects a commitment to guiding clients through the development of investment strategies that are in sync with their broader financial objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kevin engages in activities such as biking, kayaking, outdoor adventures, skiing, traveling, and volunteering.

Thirupathy Nathan is a financial advisor with Cetera in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2007 and has worked with affiliated entities since 1991. Nathan also owns and operates TV Nathan & Assoc., Inc., providing accounting and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services delivered via multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Robert Siers is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. beginning in 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner in Hatch and Fletch, LLC, a business involved in land acquisition. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework.

Theodore Russell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting net-worth criteria.

Samantha Owens is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Harris Investor Services, Inc. for nine years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Jon Clare is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 25 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and service of disability insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios with various investment types, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Samantha Mc Guire is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017. Prior to that, she was with US Bank from 2013 to 2017. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Anthony Mariani is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time when the firm operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an outside insurance brokerage under the name Infinity Strategic Partners, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Annette Kaszubski is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and TD Ameritrade. She is also involved with Itasca Bank & Trust Co. in an investment-related capacity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolios. The firm operates with capabilities in institutional trading, wealth management, and affiliated banking services.