Craig Alexander is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011 and also serves as an associate financial advisor at Piekarski and Associates, assisting with practice management and client service. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Karina Elperin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and currently works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves 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 uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Kristen Folland is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2008. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex approaches, including private funds and real-asset exposures.

Rama Talwar is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Their work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Premier Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as prior experience with Anthony Fiorelli State Farm Agency. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Mirza Baig is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Citi and Bank of America. Baig also has a background in education, having taught at Northeastern Illinois University. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brandon Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent four years at CITIGROUP. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Moira Brennan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Brennan Financial Group, PFS Investment Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. She also has involvement in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and a related affiliate. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Matthew Pfister is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2016 following his experience at Fidelity Investments and has over 13 years of experience in wealth management. In his current role, Matthew focuses on developing integrated, goals-based financial strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, timelines, liquidity needs, and personal preferences. Matthew’s areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment wealth management, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He works extensively with professionals and business owners, providing guidance on investment, tax mitigation, and wealth planning strategies to help build and sustain generational wealth. Additionally, Matthew offers support in exit planning, workplace retirement plans, and business lending or cash flow management strategies. Matthew holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell College and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also affiliated with the Cornell Baseball Alumni organization. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Sandra Rubeck is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2002. She has 12 years of industry experience and is based in Deer Park, Illinois. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Antos is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 1998. He is also the owner of a CPA firm where he has acted as vice president since 1990, focusing on tax returns and related IRS matters. In addition to wealth management, he is involved in tax and accounting services through his own firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered adviser offering services to a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm supports multiple portfolio management approaches through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Todd Lefevre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Logan Morrison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and has prior experience at Medline Industries LP, Pure Processing, and Morgan Stanley. Morrison’s background also includes academic and secondary education roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Amy Zezulka Garcia is a CFP® with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. She is also the owner of AZG Advisory Services LLC and AZG Financial Advisory LLC, and serves as a financial advisor for Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients’ needs, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools, with recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Stephanie Degen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009, including time at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program offers non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks.

Stace Hilbrant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at HUB International Investment Services, Global Retirement Partners, and Independent Financial Partners, among others. 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 provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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 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 incorporates centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and an ESG eligibility framework.

William Milano Jr. is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and previously spent two years at Morgan Stanley. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG considerations, and offers specialized derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Anthony Nguyen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with advisors to address client questions and ensure alignment between financial plans and client goals, working closely with clients throughout the process. His professional experience includes positions as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to the present. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in badminton, board games, comedy, food, and swimming.

Carolyn Rowland is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015 and also has roles with affiliated firms dating back to 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she supports an environmental services training business as an administrative assistant. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Tom Weyhrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Deerfield, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been self-employed since 2011. Outside of advising, he serves as co-trustee for his spouse’s trust and as trustee for his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.