Matthew Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2024 and is also the president and business owner of Westward Media. In addition to his advisory work, he is employed as a camera assistant with IATSE Local 600, providing film production services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through its network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and various strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Timothy Drechsel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wintrust Wealth Management and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he owns The Picture Garden Photography business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Dennis Marach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco Private Ledger since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Marach Financial Management, which includes activities such as tax preparation and writing non-variable life insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Peter Schallmoser is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He specializes in designing cost-effective corporate retirement plans—including 401(k), defined benefit, and non-qualified platforms—for businesses that prioritize employee economic empowerment. Since 1997, Peter and the Schallmoser Group have worked closely with corporate and high net worth individual clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their unique goals. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, equity compensation services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Peter holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola University Chicago and a Master’s Degree from Pennsylvania State University. He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Beyond his professional work, Peter serves as a Village Trustee for the Village of Lake Barrington, Illinois, and volunteers with the Crushers Club in Englewood, Chicago. His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, and traveling.

Thomas Harty is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Wheaton, Illinois, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2015 and previously worked within Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc. Thomas serves as a council member and chairs the Stewardship committee at Faith Lutheran Church. Charles Schwab 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 and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment research.

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.

Svitlana Sheppard is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been working in the financial services industry since 2003 and began her career with Merrill in 2010. Svitlana focuses on high-quality wealth planning, simplifying the complexities of clients' financial lives. She is dedicated to clear communication, transparency, trust, and providing excellent service. Svitlana's expertise includes equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and women and wealth. She holds multiple professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a minor in Economics from Northeastern Illinois University. Originally from Ukraine, Svitlana is fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English. She lives in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago with her husband Brian and rescue dog Chloe. Her personal interests include plant-based cooking, reading, traveling, biking, yoga, and outdoor activities. Svitlana is also involved in community initiatives such as Better Money Habits, a Bank of America program in partnership with Khan Academy, and the Chicago Public Library Foundation Associate Council.

Brian Magura is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Schaumburg, IL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 23 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 programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates 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 previously worked at Fidelity Investments, M1 Finance, and Merrill Edge/Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously operated DreamLander Eco-Adventure Tours for five years. 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 and investment management capabilities.

Aira Lodygowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Saint Charles, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at BMO Harris from 2011 through 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Michael Ulaszek is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Eugenia Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, along with maintaining a self-employed accounting business for over two decades. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, model portfolios, and access to various brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Adisa Hadzic is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, also affiliated with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Joseph Miceli is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health and life insurance renewals as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options, including automated allocations and direct indexing.

Roger Smith is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, investment options, and fiduciary services supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Martin Friel II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Tri-Cities Soccer Association and has been a youth soccer referee for multiple local leagues. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Erik Rosencrans is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He joined The Rosencrans Group in 2022 and works alongside his father and business partner, Jeff Rosencrans, who has been a Merrill advisor for over 40 years. Erik brings his background in corporate financial strategy and experience in management consulting and private equity—where he advised corporations on financial strategy and operational efficiency across technology, healthcare, and finance sectors—to his role in wealth management. Erik's expertise includes investment management, retirement planning, tax minimization strategies, insurance, and estate planning services. He supports clients in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy and liquidity management, managing new wealth, small business strategies, and retirement income. His approach is grounded in research, analytical rigor, and a commitment to client success, emphasizing thoughtful, personalized guidance and building lasting relationships. He holds bachelor's degrees in Entrepreneurship, Corporate Innovation, and Marketing from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Erik lives in Chicago with his wife Lauren and participates in community organizations including Groop of Friends and The Friendly Scholars Foundation.

Jennifer Kaehu Hervai is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its approach.