Matthew Kooperman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience with previous roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Edward Jones, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee and agent of record for his parents. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes third-party program sponsors and offers a range of investment options, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Robert Bulman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and E*Trade Securities. Outside the financial sector, he has worked with several small businesses, including Vape Market LLC and Made Men Distributors, LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

George Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a 27-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a variety of investment and financial planning services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kimberly Betke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Grayslake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Frederick Fox is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1977 and has also worked at Bank of America, NA since 2009. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Martin Friedman is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and previously spent 17 years at New England Securities. In addition to his advisory role, Friedman maintains a CPA practice focused on tax preparation and accounting services. 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 various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with an investment approach that incorporates discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced research tools.

Benjamin Drescher is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2018. Prior to his current role, he worked at One Off Hospitality Group for two years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform of investment, custody, and capital markets solutions.

David Bruskin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for 22 years at Wayne Hummer Investments and spent two years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and various investment strategies.

Paul Stepankovskiy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he served on the endowment investment committee of B'Nai Jehoshua Congregation, advising on asset allocation and investment decisions for the community's endowment funds. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Kathleen O'Sullivan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Northbrook, Illinois. She has nine years of industry experience, including ten years with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kathy Merritt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and LPL Financial. Merritt is also a co-owner of JPV Financial Inc., an advisory business based in Grayslake, IL. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Domenick Costantini is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, since 2004. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A. since 2020 and Merrill since 2019, with previous employment at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside and a small business, I94 RV. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, integrating internal and third-party management teams.

Robert Sullivan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at PNC Financial Services, Northern Trust Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and various divisions within Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, supported by a structured planning process and firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Kalas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-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 within its investment offerings.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory duties, he is also the owner of Howard Farms in Maquon, IL. 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 portfolio management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Peter Rybinski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at Northern Trust and Harbor Capital Advisors. He also spent a year with Bugbyte AI LLC prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 when recommending strategies.

Brian Jensen is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Jensen is a passive investor in a legal marijuana farm and distribution business in California. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms, and operates a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Paul Donato is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011. Outside of advising, he manages a commercial real estate office used to support his financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts and uses algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Ann Rieder is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She is the founder and president of Regatta Wealth Management, where she has provided financial planning, investment management, and life insurance products since 2015. Rieder also volunteers teaching personal finance to inner-city Chicago students through Junior Achievement and serves as a financial professional for a National Football League Players Association advisor referral program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.