Darrell Malano is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American General Securities Incorporated. Malano serves as president of Branch 100 of Western Catholic Union, a nonprofit organization, and is the owner of Mid America Financial Group, a sole proprietorship focused on managing a general agency. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and multiple investment platforms.

Michael Mcgriff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2012, following roles at Valic Financial Advisors, TIAA-CREF, LaSalle Financial Services, and DWS Investment Management Americas. Mcgriff is based in Naperville, Illinois. His firm, Strategic Advisers LLC—a Fidelity Investments company—provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct model portfolios and serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Jason Marrs is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and First Site, Ltd, as well as teaching at Illinois State University. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Fortitude Capital Management, a separate business based in Glen Ellyn, IL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Michael Seagren is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked within other Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in musical entertainment through Bradley Hides Music LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Hugh Coonrod Jr. is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp for 16 years and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. for 2 years. He is the sole owner of Coonrod Financial Services, which offers securities and insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Adam Vietmeier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Thomas Hennessy is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and John Matsock & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser servicing individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Deanna Schoewe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at BMO Investment Services and BMO Harris Bank, totaling over 16 years in related roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Filson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers for over three decades. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Matthew Reynolds is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Bryan Parrish is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, holding the Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and related entities from 2016 to 2023, and briefly at Geiger Wealth in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property ownership unrelated to brokerage or agent activities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment due diligence process.

Eric Lederman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Clear Track Financial Advisors from 2017 to 2025, and at Wayne Hummer Investments, LLC from 2016 to 2017. He is also a commissioned notary public in the state of Illinois. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Vincent Arena is a financial advisor with Merrill located in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A., E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Comcast. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing two business ventures: Arena Connections LLC, focused on real estate investment and property rehabbing, and Vinstar Ventures LLC, where he is a general partner managing an Amazon decoration sales business. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal and third-party managers for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Mcgavin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and Harris Investor Services Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Mcgavin is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers a range of services such as brokerage and investment advisory, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party investment managers, employing various tools and platforms to create diversified investment portfolios.

Scott Welling is a financial advisor at Osaic with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Topco Associates LLC and Hire Excellence. He is also a life insurance producer and financial consultant at Covenant Financial, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through its extensive network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-supported tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes and investment restrictions.

Jeff Bergmann is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Lorilyn Prestidge Davtian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021, with prior experience at Can Font, Brix Tavern, and Southern Hospitality. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Maayan School and is involved in retail sales and vacation rental operations through ALG Global Solutions. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate income sources, Social Security options, and tax strategies. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Staci Bodtke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL. She holds the Series 66 designation and has experience at Mutual Federal Bank, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, and US Bank Home Mortgage. Bodtke joined Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Cox IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWM Advisors, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Michelle Hurst is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.