Alex Lee is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera since 2023. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Bryan O'Connor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Garrity is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has prior experience at PepsiCo and Rust-Oleum Corporation. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Chase Gauthier is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at multiple Cetera entities and previously worked at Oppenheimer Funds and Morningstar Inc. Since 2023, he has operated a financial services DBA, Gauthier Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Carissa Healy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Macy's, Intrust Bank, CorePower Yoga, and her own firm, Healy & Associates. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Hofmann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Renaissance Financial Corp and Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth baseball and runs infield classes for young players. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and offering extended derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Harlan is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at multiple firms including Rockoff Harlan Rasof, Ltd., and Rhr Wealth Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is a partner at Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, where he provides CPA consulting and tax services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Mark Mascharka is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cary, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior positions at M&I Investment Management Corp., M&I Financial Advisors, Inc., Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations, with implementation support from affiliated entities.

Andrew Vitt is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with CFA® and Series 66 credentials. He has been in the industry since 2025 and also has experience with ST Andrews Capital Group, LLC and Traditum Group LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Jennifer Gould is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and BlackRock, where she spent 4 and 11 years, respectively. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

David Zirko is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors Inc. and Dickholtz Wealth Management. He holds a notary license, which he offers pro bono services for to his clients. OSAIC Wealth provides services to a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of advisory programs delivered through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Daniel Schwarber is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients across the United States through a multi-generational wealth management team based in the Greater Los Angeles and Chicago areas. He works closely with clients to address financial challenges and life goals, focusing on areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Dan began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008 and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Throughout his career, he has helped clients plan for education, retirement, and philanthropy, emphasizing client education to empower financial decision-making. Dan was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and remains a dedicated fan of Cleveland professional sports teams as well as the Cornell Big Red. He resides in Wilmette, Illinois with his wife Samantha and their daughter Dottie. In his free time, he enjoys golf, fishing, exercising, and outdoor activities.

Amy Stratford is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Deer Park, IL. She has 24 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2001. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Beaver is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC and Wintrust Investments LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party managers.

Robert Sieja is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at UBS Financial Services and was previously with LPL Financial for 18 years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Amir Rahimi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2016. 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 integrates quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and incorporates ESG considerations within its recommendations.

Ivanna Eksler is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. Ivanna provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolios as clients' situations change to help manage competing financial priorities such as retirement, education funding, and legacy planning. Ivanna's areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ivanna earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin System and completed accredited certificate programs at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. In addition to her professional work, Ivanna speaks English, Russian, and Ukrainian. She enjoys activities such as dancing, music, pickleball, running, singing, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Flavius Sindile is a CFP® professional at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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 selection, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research and includes specialized regulatory registrations supporting broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Neil Sternberg is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Sternberg is the president and owner of Leadwell Team, LLC, a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts, operating primarily as a wrap-fee solution rather than managing institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Keith Krause is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Park Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2006 and also operates the Krause Investment Group and Independent Advisor Network, LLC. Krause serves as a board member and finance committee chair for a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional clients, and various organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-oriented approach using analytical tools and supports its clients through advisory programs and specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA consulting services.