Gregory Farber is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2018, and previously held roles at T2 Asset Management and Calamos Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is also employed by J.P. Morgan Bank, where he offers bank products such as deposit and credit services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Peter Van Houten is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill and LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate rental investment on Amelia Island, Florida. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Patricia Ciebien is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1986 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Peter Pandula is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked for BMO Bank for 12 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is employed by VYSoft Solutions Inc and teaches at Liberty University. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Kelly Karecki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its financial planning process.

Kenneth Molnar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Southwest Securities and Invex, LLC. He has also held a role at Communitech Outposts. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver systematic model portfolios and manages sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and conflict-of-interest controls.

David Vucovich is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management by carefully listening to clients' needs and crafting customized strategies aligned with their financial goals. His role benefits from the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, enabling him to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. With over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, including three decades at Merrill, David serves high net worth families and institutions. His expertise includes access to commercial banking and financing strategies, management of concentrated stock positions, and assistance with significant life events such as retirement, inheritance, and business sales. Additionally, he collaborates with Bank of America Private Bank and clients' legal and tax advisors to support legacy planning. David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Chicago and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Residing in Palatine, Illinois, David and his wife, Veronica, are actively involved in volunteering and fundraising efforts for autism organizations.

Christian Martinez is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Northwestern Mutual. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Brendan Haggard is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping business owners, families, and corporate executives navigate complex financial decisions. He focuses on areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Brendan applies a disciplined, structured approach to financial planning, working closely with clients to develop customized strategies aligned with their goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Governors State University and has earned several professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Brendan's background in athletics and experience growing up during the 2008 financial crisis inform his focus on preparation and accountability. Outside of his professional role, Brendan enjoys baseball, basketball, fishing, football, hunting, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Alex Rojas is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing over 25 years of capital market experience to his current role. He assists clients in aligning their financial decisions with their individual goals and priorities through disciplined long-term strategies tailored to their needs. Alex focuses on retirement, education, and legacy planning, helping clients make informed and confident financial decisions. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2026, Alex worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2026. His background includes extensive experience in capital markets and financial advisory services, supporting clients across various financial planning needs. Outside of his professional work, Alex has interests in hiking, skiing, tennis, traveling, and exploring food.

Martin Quantz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Vito Della Polla is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he assists clients with retirement planning, investment planning, and benefit consulting. He works with a team that includes a benefit planning consultant and dedicated executive services associates to support clients' needs. Vito has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, holding various positions including Vice President Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2021, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2015, and Investment Consultant from 2010 to 2012. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at AXA Advisors from 2009 to 2010. He is a Certified Financial Planner, which supports his expertise in providing comprehensive financial planning services.

Kelly Eagan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an associate at Loftus & Preusser Wealth Partners, assisting clients and advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored recommendations supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Bryan Luczkiw is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2015 and has provided tax and accounting services through CBC Tax & Accounting since 1997. Outside of advising, he owns a collectibles business on eBay and serves as treasurer for a nonprofit promoting lower Illinois tax initiatives. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke solutions, supported by ongoing supervision and client reviews.

Kassidy Gountanis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Kassidy worked in community therapy services and held various roles including early childhood teacher and sales associate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nathanael Ramos is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Carol Stream, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thrivent Financial since 2019 and prior positions at The Leazer Group and People Helping People. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics without implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Aaron Roehl is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family trusts and is a board member and committee participant at Hope Lutheran Church in Long Grove, Illinois. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with investment strategies developed by Merrill’s Chief Investment Office and third-party managers.

Karen Mahan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Hurt & Associates since 2011 and has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2009. Outside of finance, she teaches Jazzercise dance aerobics classes in Glen Ellyn, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Patrick Witte is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and BMO. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Brian Sheppard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2008 and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation earned through The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Brian works alongside colleagues Dave and Svitlana to implement financial strategies focused on retirement planning and other client goals. Brian attended Barrington High School and pursued coursework at DePaul University, though no degree was conferred. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and contributes to The Sheppard Group, which was recognized on the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Based in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, Brian volunteers and fundraises to support local first responders, including running the Chicago Marathon for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. His personal interests include golf, martial arts, and reading literature on economics, philosophy, and science.