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 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Naperville, IL. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Pringle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of a video production small business, Pringle Video Creations, Inc., which serves wedding and corporate clients. 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 programs and investment strategies and is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Nathaniel Lekarczyk is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at JPMorgan Chase and the Park Ridge Park District, among other positions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Bryon Brandt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles with the Cook County Clerk and a longstanding association with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in referral activities for home security and automation products through related affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and utilizes model-driven strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Katherine Kozlowski is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary solutions supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Thomas Bechtel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Charles Schwab, where he worked from 2018 to 2022. 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 financial planning and investment solutions delivered through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Kathy Holtze is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Neil Moscicki is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Harrisdirect LLC, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Neil also has involvement with Wintrust Investments Insurance Company in a non-variable insurance capacity. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Michalec is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Michalec has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors nationwide.

Mark Serio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palos Hills, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2017 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Outside of finance, he is involved in a family business, Joe's Italian Villa Inc., a restaurant where he handles customer service and operations on a part-time basis. Merrill, together 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 strategies and serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Pelegrino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and has served as an officer and director of Impact Ministries DBA Impact Church since 2017. His background also includes involvement with Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy and Village Square Condominium. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, with a focus on percentage-based tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight of potential conflicts.

Jonathan Vance is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2018, and Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2007 to 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes unique regulatory registrations related to futures and security-based swaps.

Paul Desruisseaux is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Primerica for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct math professor at College of DuPage and reviews scholarship applications for the CFP Board on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of program models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Kristen Vitale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes extensive roles at LPL Financial and First Midwest Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by operational and research tools.

Ronald Pryer is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Matt Estkowski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services through a large network of advisors. The firm provides tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools, covering various specialized planning areas for clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

Hayde Antonio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2020. In this role, Hayde works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs, utilizing Fidelity's technology and resources. Prior to joining Fidelity, Hayde gained extensive experience as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2020. This background provided a strong foundation in client relationship management and financial services. Outside of work, Hayde engages in various personal interests including family activities, gardening, music, traveling, and volunteering.

Vytas Balciunas is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. before joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative analysis, including an ESG eligibility framework.

John Abrams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Naperville, IL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. He has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory, while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.