Michelle Hurst is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of financial products and services.

William Kelleher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013, including through affiliated entities such as Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with GALERIBRI Inc and Upstream Investment Partners for LPL-related business activities. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Annalisa Griego is a Financial Consultant with experience in managing and developing client strategies. She served as Managing Director at Northwestern Mutual from 2024 to 2025 and as Growth and Development Director from 2021 to 2024. Annalisa assists clients in building financial strategies that consider the broader context of their lives, including family, goals, values, and long-term impact. Her professional approach emphasizes meaningful guidance to enable clients to make informed and thoughtful financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Annalisa balances immediate results with the consideration of future generations and opportunities. Outside of her professional commitments, Annalisa engages in activities including family activities, golf, parenthood, spending time with pets, puzzles, and traveling.

Timothy Levert III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at JP Morgan Chase and its affiliates for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Kyle Klosowicz 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 worked at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to his current role. 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 delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brian Soczka is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2025. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also provides institutional consulting and municipal finance services, combining advisory and public financing capabilities.

Thomas Wagner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alera Investment Advisors, Triad Advisors, GCG Financial, and Securian Financial Services. He is also affiliated with Guide Wealth Partners, where he serves clients on investment, insurance, and planning needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Ian Hamann is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2023 and has prior experience in various roles including positions at Voyage Financial Group and GA Drywall. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Anthony Malano is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial Inc. and Mid America Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the fixed life and annuity business as a life insurance agent and assists with licensing and product support at Mid America Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Brian Ohlinger is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in De Kalb, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the Finance Advisory Committee for the City of DeKalb, providing input on municipal budgets and financial planning. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendations, primarily for clients with significant investable assets. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Daniel Sypien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Woodridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Dennis Gorski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including roles at Thrivent Financial, American United Life, and Wela Financial, where he is currently owner and president. Gorski is also the founder and executive director of Dynamis Ministries, focused on Christian generosity planning. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software tools, with options for clients to implement recommendations through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Scott Hoeppel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1996. In his role, he develops customized financial strategies tailored to his clients' individual goals, focusing on areas such as retirement income planning, wealth management, education funding, and tax minimization. He serves clients with a comprehensive approach that goes beyond portfolio management to address their unique needs. With 30 years of experience, Scott holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Illinois. He received the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ certification in 2007 and also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2021 through 2026. Scott lives in Chicago's western suburbs with his wife and three sons. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

William Lymangood III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust based in Naples, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment services alongside its planning offerings.

Fabricia Gibler is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. In this position, she focuses on providing disciplined and structured financial planning and investment guidance tailored to individual client priorities and values. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Fabricia worked as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2024. Her experience in financial services spans several years, during which she has helped clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Fabricia is dedicated to building long-term client relationships based on trust, consistency, and care.

Vijay Raje Mehta is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. He provides ongoing advice and adapts investment plans as clients' situations evolve. His expertise encompasses a broad range of financial planning areas, including funding education, preparing for retirement and healthcare costs, managing competing financial demands such as home buying and eldercare, and creating personalized wealth management strategies. Vijay holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Vijay earned a Bachelor's Degree from Mohan Lal Sukhadia University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Rajasthan University. He is proficient in both English and Hindi.

Joanne Allessi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Mark Hilde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Susan Hills is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and treasurer for Just Giants Rescue Inc., an organization that rescues giant breed dogs, and works as a co-trustee of non-family trusts. She is also involved with Melaleuca as a consumer direct marketer. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Ignacio Guerrero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. and BMO Harris Bank. 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 with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced portfolio management technologies.